Unless there’s something I’m missing here, waiving Declan Chisholm was destined to be a mistake from the minute it was announced. Similar to waiving Johnny Kovacevic, it’s going to turn out poorly for the Winnipeg Jets, either in the short term or in the long term. Either way, there had to have been a better option than losing yet again another defenseman on waivers.
The Minnesota Wild, a Central Division rival of the Winnipeg Jets, claimed Chisholm. If the Wild were willing to do it at sixth in the waiver claim pecking order, there were certainly other teams who would’ve. Additionally, it isn’t a surprise that he was claimed either. He’s found himself glued to the press box for every game except two for the team. This provides him with fresh scenery to prove to himself and his former team that he’s worth playing more than just twice a season.
Remember Kovacevic? Losing Him Still Stings
If Chisholm can go to Minnesota and do what Johnny Kovacevic has done since he was claimed, it will only add to the case of poor asset management. Although, it is easy to call it such when we don’t have the context behind the scenes.
Since The Jets’ 2017 third-rounder was claimed by the Montreal Canadiens, Kovacevic has played 118 games for Montreal after only playing four with Winnipeg. Sounds familiar? You’d be correct. Chisholm only has four NHL games under his belt right now, and the potential to become an NHL regular for a team is in the cards.
This is a case of hoping your former player plays well with his new team, but you’re bitter to the end that a divisional rival is his new home. All the best, Declan Chisholm. Here’s to hoping he draws into the February 20 grudge match in Winnipeg at the Canada Life Center.
They couldn’t have traded him for even a late round pick? And goes to Minnesota! I saw that and I puked in my mouth.